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Windows 10 Boot Error: A Recent Hardware or Software Change Might Be The Cause Error Code 0xc000000f

The document provides troubleshooting steps for the Windows 10 boot error 0xc000000f. It describes the symptom as Windows not booting and lists the potential cause as a recent hardware or software change. The resolution involves correcting the BIOS boot order by moving the hard drive or SSD to the top priority and removing Windows Boot Manager from the boot options list. Specific steps are provided for Toshiba and Lenovo devices. If the issue persists after following these steps, the user can submit a ticket for additional support.

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Windows 10 Boot Error: A Recent Hardware or Software Change Might Be The Cause Error Code 0xc000000f

The document provides troubleshooting steps for the Windows 10 boot error 0xc000000f. It describes the symptom as Windows not booting and lists the potential cause as a recent hardware or software change. The resolution involves correcting the BIOS boot order by moving the hard drive or SSD to the top priority and removing Windows Boot Manager from the boot options list. Specific steps are provided for Toshiba and Lenovo devices. If the issue persists after following these steps, the user can submit a ticket for additional support.

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Article

Windows 10 Boot Error: A Recent


Hardware Or Software Change Might Be
The Cause Error Code 0xc000000f

Symptom

Windows does not boot - Error 0xc000000f

Cause

Root cause is still being investigated - further testing in progress.

Resolution

Incorrect BIOS Boot Order

1. Remove computer from docking station


2. Disconnect all peripherals
3. Connect ​Power Cord​ to ​wall outlet​ and c​omputer
4. Remove ​Windows Boot Manager​ from Boot Priority Options:
○ Toshiba
1. Power on computer
2. Toshiba logo appears
1. Press ​F2 repeatedly​ until boot menu appears
2.
3. Press ​F9​ to ​Setup Defaults
4. Click ​Yes ​to confirm
5.
6. Press ​Down Arrow​ three times to highlight ​Advanced
7. Press ​Right arrow​ key to move to middle menu
8. Click ​Change Boot Order
9. Use arrow keys to highlight ​Windows Boot Manager​ i​ n the ​Boot
Priority Options
10.
11. Click ​Move Down​ until ​Windows Boot Manager​ ​is at the bottom of
the list
12. Use arrow keys to highlight ​HDD/SSD​ ​in the Boot Priority Options
13. Click ​Move UP​ until ​HD/SSD​ ​is at the top of the list
14. Click ​OK
15. Press ​F10​ to ​Save and Exit
16. Select YES on Save Settings and press ​Enter
○ Lenovo
1. Power on Computer
2. Lenovo logo appears
1. Press ​F12​ repeatedly until ​Boot Menu​ appears
2. Press ​Tab ​to move highlight ​App Menu
3.
4. Press ​F9​ to ​Setup Defaults
5. Press Y​ es​ to confirm
6. Press T ​ ab​ four times to highlight ​Startup

7.
8. Press ​Enter ​to select ​Boot
9.
10. Windows Boot Manager​ listed in ​Boot Priority Order​Use arrow keys to
highlight ​Windows Boot Manager​ ​in the ​Boot Priority Order
1. Press ​Delete ​to delete ​Windows Boot Manager​ from ​Boot
Priority Order
11. ATA HDD0 <serial number>​ or ​NVMe0 <serial number> ​not at top of
list
12. Correct Device​ will be followed by a long <serial number>
1. Use arrow keys to highlight ​Correct Device
2. Press ​+​ until ​Correct Device​ is at top of ​Boot Priority Order​ list
13. Press ​F10​ to ​Save and Exit
14. Use the arrow keys to highlight ​YES
15. Press ​Enter​ to ​Save configuration changes and exit now?
● Windows boots normally, Issue Resolved
● Windows does not boot normally, click ​Submit Ticket​ for support

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